Communication and Outreach Committee

The Communication and Outreach Committee (COC) develops and supports internal and external communication, K-12 student education and public outreach directed at PNCWA members, educators, students, the general public, media and other water resource stakeholders for effective engagement in water environment activities and issues.

News & Highlights

Adopt-a-School 2018 Grant Cycle is Open, Deadline Is Dec. 8

Our watersheds are healthier than they’ve been in generations, but more work is needed to protect our valuable resource. The Adopt-a-School program was established to support water science education, involvement and restoration activities by 4th–12th grade students in Oregon, Washington and Idaho. PNCWA supports any school curriculum that is water-related with elements of stormwater and wastewater instruction. The grant requires a connection with a local wastewater and/or stormwater professional in the form of a treatment facility tour or classroom presentation. Applications are due December 8, 2017 for the 2018 calendar year. Continue reading—

Materials and Presentations from 2017 Public Communications Camp Now Online!

On May 11 at McMenamins Edgefield, we had a great, enthusiastic turnout for our 2017 camp. Now, you can download and view the presentations from our amazing presenters on our "Presentations & Papers" page.